Hurricane Chris found not guilty of second degree murder in his 2020 Louisiana shooting case claimed self defense

Louisiana rapper Hurricane Chris has been acquitted of a second-degree murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of Danzeria Ferris Jr in August 2020. The incident happened at a Texaco gas station in Shreveport, Louisiana, and Chris maintained he acted in self-defense.

Chris, born Christopher Dooley Jr, gained fame in 2007 with his hit single “Ay Bay Bay” that peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He also had another popular single, “Halle Berry (She’s Fine),” in 2009. However, the rapper’s career took a hit in 2020 when he was accused of murder.

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The trial lasted for months, with Chris and his legal team insisting that he acted in self-defense. According to TMZ, the rapper’s attorneys even referred to Ferris Jr as “Deebo” from the iconic 1995 movie “Friday.” Deebo was played by the late actor Tiny “Zeus” Lister, who died in 2020.

Finally, on March 7, 2023, Hurricane Chris was found not guilty by a Louisiana court. The rapper expressed his relief at the verdict, stating that he was happy to put the trial behind him. Fans of Hurricane Chris took to social media to show their support for the rapper, congratulating him on his acquittal.

Following his legal troubles, Hurricane Chris has been relatively quiet on the music front, releasing only four singles in 2022: “My Bay,” “P.W.A.,” “Jungle Fever,” and “Stepped On.” His last album, “Unleashed,” was released in 2009.

The case of Hurricane Chris is just the latest example of a high-profile musician facing legal troubles. However, the rapper’s acquittal is a testament to the justice system, which worked to ensure that he received a fair trial and was judged based on the evidence presented in court.

In conclusion, while Hurricane Chris’ legal troubles are now over, it remains to be seen what the future holds for his music career. Nevertheless, his fans will undoubtedly be relieved that the rapper can now put this episode behind him and focus on making new music.